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Swing Sequence: Patrick Cantlay
By
Jamie Mulligan
and
Guy Yocom | Edited by Roger Schiffman
Photos by
J.D. Cuban
Swing Sequence: Patrick Cantlay
July 19, 2012
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Face-On
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnUpper body rotates, hips are quiet. This creates torque.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-On
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-On
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnThink:
on plane and retained.
Try to keep the clubshaft bent.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-On
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-OnHe's swinging around a fixed axis, his right arm and shaft in a straight line.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Face-On
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineThe shoulder turn rules this backswing.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineRemember: The hands are angels -- they're just along for the ride.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Up-The-LineYou don't see many full, on-plane finishes like this one.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineWe call this setup "equally proportioned." Patrick's ready for action.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineHead has not changed one iota, laterally or vertically.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineLeft wrist is a bit bowed; the club's toe won't pass the heel.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-Line
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
Down-The-LineAn unrestrained finish brings to mind Payne Stewart.
Analysis by Jamie Mulligan, PGA professional and CEO of Virginia Country Club, in Long Beach, Calif.
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